Top Universities to Study in the UK

The United Kingdom (UK) is the second most popular and highly preferred destination for international students. Universities and colleges with amazing architecture create an impression on international students visiting to study in the UK. In addition to outstanding architecture work, the modern facilities provided by these universities add up to the comprehensive study experience for the overseas students. Valued for offering a world-class education standard, 4 out of 6 universities in the QS World Rankings are situated in the UK.

Students looking for one of the best and high-ranked universities in the UK to come one more step closer to their dream can consider the following universities:

Rank #5 in the UK: London School of Economics and Political Science

With nearly 70% of the students from various countries, the London School of Economics and Political Science has the highest share of international universities among the other UK universities. At present, it is one of the best universities in the whole world specialize in economics, politics, law, sociology, and anthropology. The following are the points that make this university an outstanding place to study in:

• Leading and well-known academicians to teach students
• Flexible and diversified range of courses/programs to choose from
• Career-oriented and industry-centric courses with excellent prospects

Currently, ranked at 5th position in the UK and 27 in the world, this is one of the best universities for those looking for a place where they can get a platform to learn and grow.

Rank #4 in the UK: University College London (UCL)

Established in 1826, University College London is recognized all around the world for its research. Around 40% of its students are from different 15 countries. Last year – 2018, this university was selected to lead the projects related to examine newly discovered planets under the multi-million-pound European mission (ARIEL). In the UK, this university ranked at 4th position. Some more details have been given here:

• In 2018, UCL was ranked at 7th in the ‘QS World University Rankings’
• UCL was ranked at 3rd position in Europe in the ‘Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking’ of the World Universities in 2017
• In the same year i.e. 2017, it was ranked at 4th position in Europe in the ‘Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings’

Rank #3 University to study in the UK: Imperial College London (ICL)

Founded in 1907, the Imperial College London has successfully maintained its reputation as one of the best and top-rated universities in the world. The university is particularly known for the science, engineering, business, and medicine courses. Among other top-ranked universities, degree holders of this university have the highest prospects of getting a job in a reputed firm or pursuing a higher degree in the same major after completing their undergrad. Presently, ICL is ranked at number 3 in the UK, the World University Ranking for 2020 is 10.

Rank #2 University to study in the UK: University of Cambridge

Famous personalities such as Stephen Hawking, Emma Thompson, and Isaac Newton have studied from this university. The University of Cambridge is marked as one of the oldest and valued universities in the world. In 2017, the university was ranked at 5th position by the QS World University Rankings for research, teaching, and innovation.

If you are planning to study at the University of Cambridge, you can see the estimated living costs table for 2017-18 to plan your finances well for the upcoming sessions:

Particular	Details
Accommodation (along with kitchen)	£2,250-£5,850£3,300-£6,000 en suite
Transportation Costs	Free for students*
College Meals	£3-£6 per meal
Additional Costs of the Course	Depends on the Course/Program

Rank #1 University to study in the UK: University of Oxford

The University of Oxford was ranked 1st by the Times Higher Education for 2017-18 and 6thby the QS World Rankings in 2017. Additionally, the Oxford University Press (OUP) has the largest university press in the world. Offices of OUP are situated in 50 different countries and publish work in over 60 languages. The University of Oxford has the longest list of celebrated alumni that studied here and went on to get Nobel Prizes or become famous physicists, politicians, film-makers, actors, etc. The university ranked at 2, 5, and 2 by the Times University Guide 2019, the QS World University Rankings 2019, and the Guardian University Guide 2019, respectively.

Top 50 Universities in the UK for 2020

Here is the list of top 50 universities to study in the UK for 2020:

University Rank in the UK for 2020	University Rank in the World for 2020	Name of the University/College	Location
1	1	University of Oxford	Oxford
2	3	University of Cambridge	Cambridge
3	10	Imperial College London	London
4	15	University College London	London
5	=27	London School of Economics and Political Science	London
6	30	University of Edinburgh	Edinburgh
7	=36	King’s College London	London
8	=55	University of Manchester	Manchester
9	77	University of Warwick	Warwick
10	87	University of Bristol	Bristol
11	=99	University of Glasgow	Glasgow
12	=110	Queen Mary University of London	London
13	112	University of Birmingham	Birmingham
14	=117	University of Sheffield	Sheffield
15	122	University of Southampton	Southampton
16	=128	University of York	York
17	133	Durham University	Durham
18	=139	Lancaster University	Lancaster
=19	=146	University of Exeter	Exeter
=19	=146	University of Sussex	Sussex
21	=152	University of Nottingham	Nottingham
22	=155	University of Leeds	Leeds
23	165	University of Liverpool	Liverpool
24	=166	University of Leicester	Leicester
25	=168	University of Aberdeen	Aberdeen
26	192	University of East Anglia	Norwich
=27	=198	Cardiff University	Cardiff
=27	=198	University of St Andrews	St Andrews
=29	201–250	University of Dundee	Dundee
=29	201–250	Newcastle University	Newcastle
=29	201–250	Queen’s University Belfast	Belfast
=29	201–250	University of Reading	Reading
=29	201–250	St George’s, University of London	London
=34	251–300	University of Bath	Bath
=34	251–300	Brighton and Sussex Medical School	Brighton
=34	251–300	University of Essex	Essex
=34	251–300	Heriot-Watt University	Edinburgh
=34	251–300	Royal Holloway, University of London	London
=34	251–300	University of Surrey	Guildford
=34	251–300	Swansea University	Swansea
41	301–350	Anglia Ruskin University	East Anglia
=42	351–400	Birkbeck, University of London	London
=42	351–400	Brunel University London	London
=42	351–400	Goldsmiths, University of London	London
=42	351–400	University of Kent	Kent
=42	351–400	Loughborough University	Loughborough
=42	351–400	Northumbria University	Newcastle Upon Tyne
=42	351–400	University of Stirling	Stirling
=49	401–500	Aberystwyth University	Aberystwyth
=49	401–500	Bangor University	Bangor
=49	401–500	Bournemouth University	Bournemouth
=49	401–500	City, University of London	London
=49	401–500	Liverpool John Moores University	Liverpool
=49	401–500	Middlesex University	London
=49	401–500	University of Portsmouth	Portsmouth
=49	401–500	Royal Veterinary College	London
=49	401–500	SOAS University of London	London
=49	401–500	University of Strathclyde	Strathclyde

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